Sunscreen Ranker Independent ranker
Dr.G Brightening Up Moisture Sun
Dr.G

Brightening Up Moisture Sun

SPF 50+ · PA++++ Tinted Iron-oxide pigment masks white cast with a sheer skin-tone finish. South Korea global Formulation variant: global. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

All-mineral ZnO/TiO2 tinted cream with calamine, panthenol, niacinamide; fragrance-free and essential-oil-free. Solid sensitive-skin choice.

MIN Mineral filters Mineral filters — Physical filters (ZnO, TiO2) sit on top and reflect UV. Reef-safer and super gentle. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB — covers the whole sun-damage spectrum. F F-FREE Fragrance-free Fragrance-free — No added fragrance — lower irritation risk if your skin's reactive. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol). TINT Tinted Tinted — Adds sheer colour — kills white cast and gives a skin-tone finish.
Where to buy it
YesStyle US In stock
広告 / Affiliate Disclosure · Sunscreen Ranker earns commission on the above links. Rankings are scored independently — no brand pays for placement.
83.6
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #204 of 1558 in the current catalogue. All-mineral ZnO/TiO2 tinted cream with calamine, panthenol, niacinamide; fragrance-free and essential-oil-free. Solid sensitive-skin choice.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%. That's the recipe.
01 The score breakdown
UV protection How hard it blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 99
Filter modernity Dings legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen ones. 80
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, and known sensitisers. 72
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity plus how biodegradable the UV filters and surfactants are. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, and how it actually feels on skin. 70
Health safety Endocrine concerns and systemic absorption signals across the whole formula. 78
02 Composition · key UV filters 2 filters resolved
UVA-I 340–400nm UVA-I (340–400nm) — covered UVA-II 320–340nm UVA-II (320–340nm) — covered UVB 290–320nm UVB (290–320nm) — covered
Zinc Oxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
Titanium Dioxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
03 The facts, at a glance
Protection
Filter type Mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) sit on skin and reflect UV. Chemical filters absorb UV. Hybrid runs both.
Mineral
Broad spectrum Covers both UVA and UVB. UVA drives aging and deeper damage; UVB gives you burns.
Yes
Formulation & feel
Texture How it feels going on — milk, gel, cream, spray, stick, essence, lotion, powder, or cushion.
Cream
Finish How it looks once dry: matte, natural, dewy, or glowy.
Natural
Tinted Adds sheer pigment (iron oxides) that masks the white cast common to mineral filters and gives a skin-tone finish.
Yes
Fragrance-free No synthetic perfume added. Not FDA-defined in the US; the EU requires 'Parfum' + the 26 named allergens on the label. 'Unscented' is different — it can hide masking fragrance. Botanical oils still scent.
Yes
Alcohol-free No drying short-chain alcohols (alcohol denat., SD alcohol, ethanol). Doesn't mean fatty alcohols like cetyl or stearyl — those are emollients.
Yes
Verdict Is it worth it?

An all-mineral SPF 51 / PA++++ tinted cream relying on zinc oxide and titanium dioxide in a silicone vehicle. Fragrance- and alcohol-free, with calamine, panthenol, niacinamide, and adenosine layered into the base for sensitive-skin support.

Pros
  • All-mineral filters at SPF 51 / PA++++
  • Fragrance-free and alcohol-free
  • Calamine, panthenol, and niacinamide for soothing
  • Sodium hyaluronate and adenosine in the base
  • Tinted finish offsets mineral white cast
Cons
  • Tinted mineral cream can shift on deeper skin tones
  • Silicone-forward base may not suit silicone-averse users

Who it's for: Reactive- or sensitive-skin buyers wanting an all-mineral tinted cream with calamine and niacinamide; less suited to those who prefer fluid textures.

04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 40 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 6
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
03 Cyclohexasiloxane Cyclohexasiloxane
04 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
05 Propanediol Propanediol
06 Dipropylene Glycol Dipropylene Glycol
07 Caprylyl Methicone Caprylyl Methicone
08 Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
09 Propylheptyl Caprylate Propylheptyl Caprylate
10 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
11 Methyl Trimethicone Methyl Trimethicone
12 Isododecane Isododecane
13 Coco-caprylate/Caprate Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
14 Panthenol ACTIVE Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant.
15 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
16 Disteardimonium Hectorite Disteardimonium Hectorite
17 Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract Tara Fruit Extract
18 Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract
19 Buddleja Officinalis Flower Extract Buddleja Officinalis Flower Extract
21 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
22 Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
23 Magnesium Sulfate Magnesium Sulfate
24 Triethoxycaprylylsilane Triethoxycaprylylsilane
25 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
26 Trimethylsiloxysilicate Trimethylsiloxysilicate
27 Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
28 Phenyl Trimethicone Phenyl Trimethicone
30 Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
31 Dicaprylyl Carbonate Dicaprylyl Carbonate
32 Glyceryl Caprylate Glyceryl Caprylate
33 Caprylyl Glycol Caprylyl Glycol
34 Aluminum Hydroxide Aluminum Hydroxide
35 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
36 Adenosine ACTIVE Smoothing active.
37 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
38 Calamine Calamine
39 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
40 Iron Oxides Iron Oxides